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5 Ingredient Homemade Italian Bread

5 Ingredient Homemade Italian Bread
Course bread
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
RISING TIME 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 4 loaves
Author Aimee Stock

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (equals 1/4 ounce)
  • 2 c Warm Water 104-115 degrees
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 5 1/2 c All Purpose Flour

Instructions

  • In the bowl of your electric mixer, add the warm (not hot) water at about 104-115 degrees Fahrenheit, then add the yeast and a small amount of the sugar. Give it a stir and allow to sit for 10 minutes or until it activates or gets bubbly.
  • Now add the rest of the sugar, the salt and the flour. Beat on medium until it forms a soft dough, about 3 minutes.
  • Lightly flour your board and knead by hand until smooth, about 6 minutes.
  • Place in a bowl that you have greased with oil and toss it once. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  • Knock down the risen dough and divide into loaves as best you can. The full recipe makes 4 loaves.
  • Cover and allow to rise for 30 minutes. Then, using a sharp knife, shallowly score the tops of each loaf.
  • Bake at 400 degrees until golden, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Cool before slicing.